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Um seinem Freund Daflon einen Gefallen zu tun, nimmt Sherlock Holmes den Fall von dessen Cousin an. Dieser erhält Erpresserbriefe und kann sich nicht erklären, womit ihn jemand erpressen will. Mit aufgedrängter Hilfe eines Kollegen namens Hörmen Porrutke sucht der Meisterdetektiv den Absender.

It has been three years since the death of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is now solving mysteries solo and he's about to face his toughest one yet: the impossible murder of Mr Adair. What Watson doesn't know is that this curious case will unearth secrets from beyond the grave. Mr Robert Adair was killed last night at his mansion in Park Lane. He had spent the evening gambling and his winnings were still on the table. His door was locked from the inside and his window was left open.

Farewell to the iconic Sherlock Holmes! In this collection of stories, the legendary detective navigates through some of his darkest adventures, presenting a fresh take on Arthur Conan Doyles work. While some tales deviate from the traditional format and are not narrated by Watson, they delve into unique, often unsettling villains. Please note that Section 5, The Adventure of the Three Gables, contains language that may be offensive to modern listeners. If you prefer to skip this, we understand. Additionally, those who find my American accents less than stellar may want to approach some of ...

When Violet Smith gets a new job, a new friend and a new home, life seems almost perfect ... until the solitary cyclist appears. He follows her every week, along the same stretch of road. Why? That's what Holmes and Watson need to work out, before this seemingly simple case turns into something far more sinister.

Das Musgrave-Ritual (The Musgrave Ritual) erschien erstmals im Mai 1893 im Strand Magazine und wurde ein Jahr später mit 10 anderen Fällen in Die Memoiren des Sherlock Holmes veröffentlicht. Holmes erzählt Watson von einem seiner ersten Aufträge, die er in London als beratender Detektiv annahm: Reginald Musgrave, ein Bekannter aus Sherlocks College-Zeiten, bat ihn damals um Hilfe, da auf seinem Landsitz zwei Menschen spurlos verschwanden.

Una vez más, Holmes irrumpe en casa del doctor Watson a horas intempestivas y sin avisar, para que lo acompañe a resolver un extraño caso. El fallecimiento del coronel Barclay, de los Royal Mallows. Ambos amigos se encuentran con la muerte de un respetado militar, felizmente casado, y sin móvil ni explicación aparente. Tras una discusión del matrimonio, cuando el servicio logró entrar en la habitación, el coronel yacía muerto en el suelo junto a su esposa, víctima de un desmayo.

The Dealings of Captain Sharkey and Other Stories of Pirates is a thrilling collection of 12 pirate tales filled with notorious outlaws, deadly battles, and ghostly mysteries. With sword fights, high-seas betrayals, and supernatural elements, this collection is perfect for fans of classic pirate lore.

Dive into the thrilling return of Sherlock Holmes in Return of Sherlock Holmes, a collection first published in February 1905. This marks the iconic detectives comeback after his supposed demise in The Final Problem of 1893. Following the immense popularity of The Hound of the Baskervilles, Arthur Conan Doyle faced mounting pressure to resurrect his beloved character. The opening story takes us back to 1894, where Holmes reappears in London, unraveling the mysteries of the intervening years, a period known as The Great Hiatus among Sherlockian fans. Notably, in the concluding tale, Watson ...

Dive into the thrilling world of The Hound of the Baskervilles, the third of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles iconic crime novels featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. First serialized in The Strand Magazine between August 1901 and April 1902, this gripping tale unfolds on the eerie moors of Devon, England. It revolves around a chilling attempted murder, steeped in the lore of a fearsome, supernatural hound. Join Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they unravel this dark mystery. This novel marks the triumphant return of Holmes following his presumed demise in The Final Problem, ...

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes, the iconic consulting detective brought to life by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a gifted Scottish author and physician. Set in late 19th and early 20th century London, Holmes captivates with his extraordinary powers of observation and unparalleled logical reasoning. In The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, youll encounter a gripping collection of mysteries, including the heart-pounding The Final Problem, where Holmes faces off against his greatest adversary, Professor Moriarty. Originally published in 1894, this collection follows The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ...

Against the wishes of her stepfather, Mary Sutherland has become engaged to Hosmer Angel. On the morning of their wedding Hosmer elicits a promise that Mary will remain faithful to him "even if something quite unforeseen" occurs, then mysteriously disappears en route to the church. Holmes deduces that Hosmer was Mary's stepfather in disguise, the charade a bid to keep Mary a spinster and thus maintain access to her inheritance.

When Dr. Watson returns to London from a weekend seminar, he finds hat Sherlock Holmes has been arrested. Inspector Lestrade refers Watson to a questionable psychiatric hospital where Holmes is jailed for mental incapacity.

This collection of tales transports the listener to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind—or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each comes to life in this vivid rendition.

From the alkali plains of Utah to the battlefields of colonial India and then back to the confines of 221B Baker Street in London, the stories in this collection are among the favorites of Sherlockians the world over. In this volume, we are introduced to the world's greatest unofficial consulting detective—Sherlock Holmes—and his trusty companion and chronicler Doctor Watson, who set off on various adventures; from the moment of their first meeting in A Study in Scarlet to the mystery of the Great Agra Treasure in The Sign of the Four.

Die liebenswürdige ältere Dame Miss Cushing erhält mit der Post ein grausiges Päckchen. In der kleinen, unscheinbaren Pappschachtel liegen nämlich zwei blutige, menschliche Ohren. Wer will der alten Dame derart zusetzen? Und warum?

Überfall auf einen Diamantenhändler. Der Täter: Father Christmas, der Weihnachtsmann persönlich. Die einzige Spur: ein auffälliger Sportwagen, in dem der Täter mit seiner Beute davonrast. Ein Fall wie geschaffen für den viktorianischen Meisterdetektiv und seinen treuen Begleiter Dr. Watson.

Der steinreiche Goldmagnat Gibson bittet den Meisterdetektiv um Hilfe. Seine Frau wurde ermordet und seine Gouvernante verhaftet. Gibson hält diese für unschuldig und beauftragt Holmes, dies zu beweisen. Doch das erweist sich als schwieriges Unterfangen, denn sämtliche Beweise sprechen gegen sie.

Immerse yourself in The Hound of the Baskervilles, the third of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles four thrilling crime novels featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. First serialized in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, this captivating tale unfolds on the eerie moors of Dartmoor in Devon, England. It weaves a gripping narrative of attempted murder, sparked by the chilling legend of a fearsome, supernatural hound. (Summary by Wikipedia)

The letters of my friend Mr. Stark Munro offer a deeply connected narrative that vividly portrays the challenges a young man may encounter as he embarks on his career. I’ve entrusted these letters to an editor, hoping they can be shared in their original form with minimal edits. Among them are two letters, the fifth and the ninth, which require some omissions. Above all, I believe my friend would cherish the idea that his experiences might provide strength and guidance to another young man navigating the uncertainties of life, as he once did. - HERBERT SWANBOROUGH, LOWELL, MASS. - Summary by...

The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate John Hector McFarlane, a young lawyer accused of murdering his client, builder Jonas Oldacre, after Oldacre unexpectedly named McFarlane the sole beneficiary of his will.